Audit 332023

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$1.01M
Findings
2
Programs
9
Organization: Williams Bay School District (WI)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2024-12-11
Auditor: Lucida LLC

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
513882 2024-003 Significant Deficiency - P
1090324 2024-003 Significant Deficiency - P

Contacts

Name Title Type
NSWMHPZN2JF6 Jennifer Frederick Auditee
2622451575 Pattie Reda Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedules are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following, as applicable, the cost principles contained in the Wisconsin Public School District Audit Manual, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedules of expenditures of federal and state awards (the “Schedules”) includes the federal and state award activity of the District under programs of the federal and state government for the year ended June 30, 2024. The information in the Schedules are presented in accordance with the requirements of the Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) and the Wisconsin State Single Audit. Therefore, some amounts presented in the Schedules may differ from amounts presented in, or used in, the preparation of the basic financial statements. All federal and state awards received directly from federal and state agencies as well as federal and state financial awards passed through other government agencies are included on these Schedules.
Title: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedules are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following, as applicable, the cost principles contained in the Wisconsin Public School District Audit Manual, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Expenditures reported on the Schedules are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following, as applicable, the cost principles contained in the Wisconsin Public School District Audit Manual, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years.
Title: Indirect Cost Rate Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedules are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following, as applicable, the cost principles contained in the Wisconsin Public School District Audit Manual, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The District has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: Noncash Awards Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedules are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following, as applicable, the cost principles contained in the Wisconsin Public School District Audit Manual, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The federal donated commodities in the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards in the Child Nutrition Cluster is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and passed through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Transactions related to this program are included in the basic financial statements. Commodities received during the fiscal year are included in the federal expenditures presented in the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. There are no balances outstanding as of June 30, 2024.

Finding Details

Condition: In our testing, it was noted that the District does not have the appropriate policies and procedures in place related to federal grants. The policies were requested, but it was noted by management that the District has not developed the appropriate policies and procedures. Criteria: OMB Compliance Supplement Part 6, Principal 12 states that management should implement control activities through policies. The Wisconsin Public School District Audit Manual requires written policies and procedures related to state and federal grants. Cause: Administrative oversight led to policies and procedures not being developed. Effect: The District was not in compliance with the requirements of the Education Stabilization Fund. Recommendation: We recommend the District develop the appropriate policies and procedures related to State and Federal awards. Views of Responsible Officials: See corrective action plan.
Condition: In our testing, it was noted that the District does not have the appropriate policies and procedures in place related to federal grants. The policies were requested, but it was noted by management that the District has not developed the appropriate policies and procedures. Criteria: OMB Compliance Supplement Part 6, Principal 12 states that management should implement control activities through policies. The Wisconsin Public School District Audit Manual requires written policies and procedures related to state and federal grants. Cause: Administrative oversight led to policies and procedures not being developed. Effect: The District was not in compliance with the requirements of the Education Stabilization Fund. Recommendation: We recommend the District develop the appropriate policies and procedures related to State and Federal awards. Views of Responsible Officials: See corrective action plan.